Vave has played 55 first grade games for Cronulla and Melbourne since making his NRL debut in 2010, as well as appearing internationally for Tonga.

Sea Eagles Recruitment Manager Dave Warwick said his 188cm height and 115kg build will go part of the way to help soften the impact of losing several key forwards.

“Siosaia will provide a bit more power in our front row stocks as far as punch into the line is concerned. Given he’s only 25 years old, we think he’s got a promising future here at the Sea Eagles,” Warwick said.

“There’s been a lot said about our front row stocks of late. We’ve got good front rowers, so all we are doing is providing more depth to that playing squad.”

In other positive news for the club we are delighted to announce that captain Jamie Lyon will be seeing his career out at the Sea Eagles, signing a three-year extension to remain at the club until 2016.